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Voltage-rated gloves are required inside the restricted approach boundary of exposed conductors at what voltage or higher?

50 V or greater exposed conductors.

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  1. 50 volts ✔
  2. 12 volts
  3. 120 volts

Why: NFPA 70E treats 50 volts as the level where shock protection is needed. Above that, voltage-rated gloves and tools are used when your hands cross the restricted approach boundary.

Huh, didn't know that: EC&M adds that using a handheld meter on 120 V circuits counts as being inside that boundary.

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Answer: 50 volts. NFPA 70E treats 50 volts as the level where shock protection is needed. Above that, voltage-rated gloves and tools are used when your hands cross the restricted approach boundary.

  1. EC&M: 10 Questions Every Electrical Worker Should Know www.ecmweb.com/neca-show-coverage/article/55021477/10-questions-every-electrical-worker-should-know-how-to-answer
    any exposed conductor rated at 50V or greater
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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